Footballer who was a pivotal member of the dynamic France team at the 1958 World Cup
January 2013
Nancy confirm deal with Newcastle for full-back Massadio Haïdara
Having scheduled a medical for Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa, Newcastle have agreed a deal with Nancy for full-back Massadio Haïdara
June 2012
Queens Park Rangers sign Samba Diakité on four-year deal from Nancy
Queens Park Rangers signed the Mali midfielder Samba Diakité on a four-year deal from the French side Nancy
January 2012
QPR sign Mali midfielder Samba Diakité on loan from Nancy
QPR have completed the signing of Samba Diakité on loan, with an option to make the transfer permanent in the summer
August 2011
Sportblog
Ligue 1 2011-12 season preview
In his first Ligue 1 blog of the season, Ben Lyttleton reveals all about PSG's rise plus a team-by-team guide for the new season
July 2009
Nancy cancel pre-season trip to England due to swine flu concerns
The Ligue 1 side Nancy have pulled out of friendlies against West Brom and Crystal Palace scheduled for August
Celtic confirm signing of Marc-Antoine Fortuné
Celtic have confirmed the signing of Marc-Antoine Fortuné from Nancy on a three-year contract
Marc-Antoine Fortuné set for Celtic
Marc-Antoine Fortuné is on the verge of signing for Celtic and may be followed by his Nancy team-mate Landry N'Guemo
June 2009
Celtic set to lose out on Marc-Antoine Fortuné
Sportblog
Bordeaux claim Ligue 1 title to justify faith in Laurent Blanc
May 2009
Marseille title hopes suffer devastating blow as Lyon win at Velodrome
Bordeaux have one hand on the French title after Marseille lost 3-1 at home to Lyon
March 2009
Sportblog
Hoarau heroics for PSG put a rare smile on Le Guen's face
Ben Lyttleton: The normally taciturn coach has plenty to be happy about as PSG hit form, thanks in large part to his late-flowering top scorer
February 2009
Sportblog
Barça game gives united Lyon a chance to move out of the slums
Ben Lyttleton: Lyon have put their dressing-room squabbles behind them in time for their Champions League encounter with Barcelona
Sportblog
PSG's title bid blossoms as Valentine's Day passions run high
Ben Lyttleton: The Parisiens could have had two players sent off against Saint-Etienne, but a win lifted them into second place
Sportblog
Lyon limp to stalemate but rivals fail to draw advantage
Ben Lyttleton: Lyon can take little home comfort from their 1–1 draw with St-Etienne
January 2009
Fortune favours the brave – and signs on with Premier League cellar dwellers
West Bromwich Albion have signed the Nancy striker Marc-Antoine Fortune on loan until the end of the season, with the club's manager, Tony Mowbray, still looking to further increase his attacking options
December 2008
Sportblog
Ben Arfa the pantomime villain as Lyon fail to look behind them
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Aulas bemoans referee decisions for Lyon's share of misfortune
October 2008
Sportblog
Bellion brace leaves Bordeaux eyeing title challenge
Sportblog
The Pagisian magician in rouge et noir is thrilling Ligue 1
